Sears 917.258473 Lawn Mower User Manual


 
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OPERATION
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KNOW YOUR TRACTOR
READ THIS OWNER'S MANUAL AND SAFETY RULES BEFORE OPERATING YOUR TRACTOR
Compare the illustrationswith your tractortofamiliarize yourselfwith the locations ofvarious controls and adiustmentso Save
this manual for future reference.
IGNITION
AMMETER ATTACHMENT SWITCH LIGHT
CLUTCH LEVER SWITCH
THROTTLE/
CHOKE
CONTROL
CLUTCW
BRAKE
PEDAL
LIFTLEVER
PLUNGER
ATTACHMENT
L]FT LEVER
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MOWER DECK
HEIGHT ADJUSTMENT
PARKING
BRAKE
GEARSHIFT
LEVER
FIG. 7
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ATTACHMENT CLUTCH LEVER: Used to engage the
mower blades, or other' attachments mounted to your
tractor_
LIGHT SWITCH: Turns the headlights on and off.
THROTTLE/CHOKE CONTROL: Used for starting and
controllingenginespeed,
CLUTCH/BRAKE PEDAL: Used for declutching and brak-
ingthe tractor and starting the engine°
PARKING BRAKE: Locks clutch/brake pedal into the
brake position°
GEARSHIFT LEVER: Selects the speed and direction of
tractor.
ATTACHMENT LIFT LEVER: Used to raise, lower, and
adjust the mower deck or other attachments mounted to
your tractor.
LIFT LEVER PLUNGER: Used to release attachment tilt
lever when changing its position.
IGNITION SWITCH: Used for starting and stopping the
engine.
AMMETER: Indicates battery charging (+) or discharging
(-)